A Cultural Shift: Implementing Reusable Anesthesia Circuits in <scp>US</scp> Pediatric Anesthesia to Address Supply Chain and Environmental Challenges
We did not complete a full cost analysis or perform microbiologic studies as this has been previously reported. Monitoring for water vapor buildup within the reusable anesthesia breathing circuit and vigilance in performing a leak test prior to patient use remain key patient safety components. Our experience demonstrates the feasibility of reusable anesthesia circuit use with appropriate protocols.
Institutions
- Seattle Children's Hospital (US)
- University of Washington (US)
- Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Anesthesia
- Published
- 2025-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/pan.70105
- Primary Topic
- Global Health and Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00